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Index

A

AFLASH Utility 44

Antennas 94

Audio 30

B

Battery Pack 50

BIOS 26

vendor 26 Version 26

BIOS Utility 33–44

Navigating 34

Onboard Device Configuration 39

Security 37, 38

System Security 43

Board Layout

Top View 117

brightness hotkeys 13

C

caps lock

on indicator 9

computer

on indicator 9

CPU 66

CPU Fan True Value Table 26

D

DIMM Module 53 Display 3 display

hotkeys 13

E

Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 102 Euro 14

External CD-ROM Drive Check 98

External Module Disassembly

Flowchart 49

F

Features 1 Flash Utility 44 fpc cable 90

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121

H

Hard disk 28

Hard Disk Drive Module 56

HDD 28

Hibernation mode hotkey 13

Hot Keys 11

I

Indicators 9

Intermittent Problems 115

J

Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top View 117

K

Keyboard 30, 63

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98

L

LCD Bezel 88

LCD Brackets 93

LCD Module Disassembly

Flowchart 87

LCD with the Brackets 89 lower cover 52

M

Main Unit Disassembly

Flowchart 61

Mainboard 82

media access on indicator 9

Memory Check 99

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Contents

Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Following conventions are used in this manual Gives precautionary measures toProblems Procedures Preface Page Table of Contents FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 121 Online Support Information 159 Index 161 Table of Contents 15.4 Wxga 1280 x Mobile Intel GL40/GM45 Express Chipset FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature Chapter Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Built-in microphone System Block Diagram Click buttons Your Acer Notebook tourFront View Computers functions and components Latch Closed Front ViewTouchpad Mouse Optical drive Left ViewRight View Accepts audio line-in devices e.g., audio CD player Computer is off Rear ViewTurned off Hole to eject the optical drive tray when Screws Bottom View Easy-Launch Buttons IndicatorsIndicates when the hard disk drive is Volume up Increases the sound volume Touchpad basics with two-click buttons F12 Using the KeyboardLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Fn + F11 Ctrl + + TAB Use the arrow keys to Windows Keys Power. Press any key to return Hot KeysTechnology Special Key only for certain models Euro symbol Acer Empowering Technology Launching Acer Empowering TechnologyDesktop shortcut Empowering Technology password Click Create a new passwordClick OK to set the password Acer eAudio Management only for certain models Using power plans Acer ePower Management Acer eDataSecurity Management only for certain models Battery status Passwords Acer eRecovery ManagementPage Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System Utilities Recommended value Chapter CPU Fan True Value Table Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBios vendor Phoenix Bios Version 04c Processor Memory Combinations Bluetooth Interface Hard Disk Drive Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g Optical Disc Drive Keyboard Audio InterfaceVideo Memory System Board Major Chips Battery LCD 15.4 inchAC Adaptor System Power Management Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description Information 07/26/2008 RecoveryMain System Parameter Description Format/Option Security Supervisor Password is Clear or Set Setting a Password Removing a Password Page DE H DD Xxxxxxxxxxx Boot Table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Bios Flash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS methodRemove HDD Password Chapter Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and Replacement Main Screw List Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process General Information External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly FlowchartScrew List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the ExpressCard dummy card Removing the SD dummy card Removing the Lower Cover Removing the Dimm Remove the Dimm module Removing the Wlan Board Modules M2 x L3 Black Kgf-cm Detach the Wlan board from the Wlan socket Removing the Hard Disk Drive ModulePage Removing the Optical Drive Module Page M2 x L3 Silver Kgf-cm Chapter Main Unit Disassembly Process Removing the Middle Cover Removing the Keyboard Removing the Heatsink Fan Module Carefully lift up the heatsink fan module Removing the CPU Heatsink Module Removing the CPU Lift up carefully to remove the CPU Removing the LCD Module Disconnect the LCD cable connector from the main board M2.5 x L10 Silver Kgf-cm Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit Separating the Upper Case from the Lower CasePage ~11 M2.5 x L8 Black Kgf-cm M2 x L4 Chapter Gently remove the upper case from the lower case Removing the LED Board Chapter Removing the Speaker Module Remove the one screw C securing the LED boardRemove the LED board from the upper cover Remove the tape covering the speaker cable Removing the Touchpad Module Chapter Remove the touchpad bracket Chapter Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board Removing the Modem Board Lift the modem board from the main board Chapter Disconnect the cable from the modem board Removing the Main Board Chapter Carefully remove the main board Removing the USB Board Module Step Size Quantity Color Torque Removing the Bluetooth Modules LCD Module Disassembly Process Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets See Removing the Battery Pack on Removing the Inverter Board and FPC CableRemove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover Page Chapter Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the Antennas Removing the Web Camera Remove the Web camera from the back cover Symptoms Verified Go To Troubleshooting Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive Check Memory Check Power System Check Check the Power Adapter Chapter 101 Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message System RAM Failed at offset nnnn Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Codes Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed System board DMA Test FailedSystem board Software NMI Failed Post Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Setup 108 Chapter Code Beeps 110 Chapter Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in SequencePower-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in SequenceSpeaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Page Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined Problems Chapter 117 Top and Bottom View 118 Chapter Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Clearing Password CheckGap name in Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series is G10 Bios Recovery Boot Block Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Exploded Diagram Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series FRU List Capacitive Button TM-01119-001 Power Cord 250V 10A 3PIN Israel CPU Intel CORE2DUAL P8400 PGA HDD 120GB 5400RPM Sata II Hgst E89KS Norwegian Aspire Black Keyboard 1415KB-FV3 Black Mainboard Mainboard AS5930G Intel LF Appendix a Aspire 5730Z/5330 SeriesAppendix a 130 CPU LCD ODD LAN Appendix a Appendix a 132 133 Appendix a 134 135 Appendix a 136 137 Appendix a 138 139 Appendix a 140 141 Appendix a 142 143 Appendix a 144 145 Appendix a 146 147 Appendix a 148 149 Appendix a 150 151 Appendix a 152 153 Appendix a 154 Appendix B Test Compatible Components Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Specification CRT Port Test Pcmcia Test Appendix B 157 158 Appendix C Online Support Information 160 Appendix C 161 Index 162